185 lemon dessert recipes

Almond ricotta custard: Italian-style baked dessert with creamy ricotta, evaporated milk, almond extract, and a hint of lemon, topped with sliced almonds. Silky, rich, and good chilled or warm.

Orange sponge gelatin dessert made with fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and unflavored gelatin beaten until fluffy. A light, airy vintage dessert with no dairy and no baking.

Lemon cloud dessert with a light baked soufflé top and chilled strawberry-mint compote. An elegant Easter or spring dinner-party dessert with bright citrus and fresh fruit.

Strawberry lemon trifle with homemade genoise cake, lemon curd cream filling, kirsch-strawberry syrup, toasted almonds, and piped whipped cream. A showpiece French-style layered dessert.

Galatoboureko is a Greek custard pie with semolina filling baked in buttered phyllo pastry and soaked in cinnamon-lemon syrup. A traditional dessert with crispy, syrup-drenched layers.

Lemon foam torte crowns a chocolate-painted sponge base with an airy, gelatin-set lemon meringue dome, finished with melted chocolate and candied lemon. A light, tangy chilled dessert with a sweet-tart lift.

Frozen guava mousse made with fresh guava puree, whipped evaporated milk, sugar, and lemon juice. A tropical no-bake dessert with only 4 ingredients and an airy, creamy texture.

Lemon loaf cake with a sticky lemon glaze and homemade lemon ice on the side. A two-part dessert with a tender citrus pound cake and a tart granita-style ice for the perfect summer-afternoon plating.

Frozen lemon cake with a lemon curd base, whipped cream, and beaten egg whites in a graham cracker crumb crust. A no-bake frozen dessert with just 5 ingredients.

Frozen lemon torte with a cookie crumb crust, a tangy lemon mousse filling, and a bright raspberry sauce. A no-bake dessert that slices cleanly straight from the freezer.

Mini cheesecakes baked in muffin cups with a graham cracker crust, sour cream topping, and golden lemon sauce. Perfectly portioned individual desserts for parties and potlucks.

Deep-fried fruit fritters made with apples, pears, and bananas in a light vanilla batter, served with a warm lemon-bourbon sauce. A Creole-inspired dessert.

Caramelized bananas in brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and lemon juice. A five-minute warm dessert served over vanilla ice cream.

Lemon tea snow with strawberry sauce: a light, airy gelatin dessert flavored with lemon and instant tea, beaten with egg whites into a cloud. Served with a warm-set strawberry-currant sauce. Retro Southern tearoom fare.

A brulée is a custard-type dessert, with this particular recipe made with coconut and Australian Lemon Myrtle.

Light lemon blitz cake with a tangy lemon curd filling made from skim milk, and a yogurt whipped topping frosting. A low-point layered dessert that tastes rich without the guilt.